Zapruder Film of Kennedy Assassination
- 1970
- 1m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.4K
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The home movie footage shot by Abraham Zapruder that caught the assassination of the U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.The home movie footage shot by Abraham Zapruder that caught the assassination of the U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.The home movie footage shot by Abraham Zapruder that caught the assassination of the U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.
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Charles Brehm
- Self - Onlooker with Son
- (uncredited)
Howard Brennan
- Self - Onlooker
- (uncredited)
John Connally
- Self - Governor of Texas
- (uncredited)
Nellie Connally
- Self - First Lady of Texas
- (uncredited)
William Greer
- Self - U.S. Secret Service Agent
- (uncredited)
Bobby Hargis
- Self - Dallas Police Officer
- (uncredited)
George W. Hickey
- Self - U.S. Secret Service Agent
- (unconfirmed)
- (uncredited)
Clint Hill
- Self - U.S. Secret Service Agent
- (uncredited)
Jean Hill
- Self - Onlooker in Red Coat
- (uncredited)
Roy Kellerman
- Self - U.S. Secret Service Agent
- (uncredited)
Samuel A. Kinney
- Self - U.S. Secret Service Agent
- (uncredited)
B.J. Martin
- Self - Dallas Police Officer
- (uncredited)
Tim McIntyre
- Self - U.S. Secret Service Agent
- (uncredited)
Mary Moorman
- Self - Onlooker in Dark Coat
- (uncredited)
Kenneth P. O'Donnell
- Self - passenger, in following limousine) (only in extended frame version)
- (unconfirmed)
- (uncredited)
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Definitely one of the few inherently valuable films that is hard to watch/stomach, since it's admittedly an actual snuff film - thankfully, this wasn't Zapruder or Kennedy's intention. All they and everyone else wanted was completely different from what Lee Harvey Oswald wanted. I mourn for everyone involved in this awful tragedy, and this film is crucial evidence that no one should go through this inhumanity. I'm only giving this a recommendation solely because of its historical importance/international impact, as well as its crucial role as evidence for investigators/historians trying to prevent future tragedies. Other than that, I'm so genuinely horrified/disturbed by this truly sickening crime that I need to marathon lighter fare for the rest of my life.
This is quite possibly the most monumental piece of live footage ever captured by an amateur photographer. The film of JFK's fatal shooting is, in itself, not particularly entertaining or interesting unless it is in a re-mastered and "shake-free" form. However, the impact of this film on the controversy surrounding one of the most famous assassinations in world history cannot be denied.
The best showcase for this piece of film can be found in Oliver Stone's brilliant film, JFK.
The best showcase for this piece of film can be found in Oliver Stone's brilliant film, JFK.
I won't deny that it's Import for history but didn't live up to expectations
I won't spoil ending but it's not as good as the hype makes it out to be Don't waste your time.
This is a strange piece of film to "rate." It's only 26 seconds of some of the most historic (and gruesome) film ever captured -- by chance as much as anything. One wonders what the results would be these days when every third person on the parade route would be wielding a cam-corder.
Did you know
- TriviaThis is the most studied piece of film in the history of cinematography.
- Crazy creditsBeing a home movie, this film has no credits.
- Alternate versionsDigitally restored in 1997 and available on the "Image Of An Assasination" VHS/DVD. A version of the film was created that shows the extra footage in the sprocket area that was previously unseen in motion.
- ConnectionsEdited into Shock-X-Treme, Vol. 1, - Snuff Video (1997)
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